Company Principals

Alan Chanesman

Considered a foremost immigration strategist Alan Chanesman is founder, joint-Principal and CEO of Lipman James.

Alan is recognised as one of Australia’s leading industry authorities specialising on the economic aspect of the Australian Migration Program and well-respected for the pragmatic approach he offers.

A particular area of focus is the labour market, law and policy direction, migration agreements, employment sponsorship, specialist framework criterion.

The key immigration adviser to a number of Australia’s most active professional peak industry bodies, Alan represents these Associations and Secretariats at the highest Government echelons, including Ministerial level, Federal Parliamentary Senate inquiries, and submissions to Government. In addition to the preparation of industry papers, Association member education and the participation on various reference groups and ‘think-tanks’.

In demand as an insightful accomplished presenter, commentator and experienced educator, Alan frequently undertakes public, business and industry speaking engagements, briefings, presentations and events in Australasia and the Northern Hemisphere concerning critical immigration affairs which have the capacity to impact business and the Australian economy.

MARN: 0429221

Rayleen Wright

Acknowledged as one of Australia’s leading economic migration practitioners, Rayleen Wright is a joint-Principal of Lipman James.

Practicing exclusively in migration law for over 20 years, business and industry frequently solicit advice and recommendations from Rayleen as a subject matter expert on employer and employment migration, compliance, governance and corporate program management.

A specialist in migration employment and global workforce mobility, Rayleen is recognised by industry as a leading specialist on economic migration legislation and policy, particularly the employer sponsored streams, the temporary business visa regime, employer sponsored permanent residency and business sponsorship frameworks.

In addition to advising Australian and international businesses across a vast range of business sectors, Rayleen is a member of various key reference groups and industry ‘think tanks’ and regularly provides assistance to migration practitioners concerning her industry and subject matter specialism.

Rayleen’s infectious personality and professionalism guides the migration law casework team at Lipman James to deliver highly personalised and indispensable results.

MARN: 9900670


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